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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.40, 14,007.60 and 7,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.40, 14,007.60 and 7,588.80 is: 11,383.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.40 : 14,007.60 = 7,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.40/14,007.60 = 7,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.40x = 14,007.60 × 7,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.40x = 106,300,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,300,874.88/9,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.20

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